Fellows Scholarship
NEXT for AUTISM
About
The NEXT for AUTISM Fellows Scholarship provides undergraduate and graduate students at partner schools a $5,000 annual tuition scholarship while they work as direct support professionals (DSPs). Fellows are paid to complete 800 hours annually supporting autistic adults and receive hands-on work experience in health and human services. The program increases the scholarship award each year for participants who meet program goals.
Who can apply
Be enrolled at one of the program's partner schools (listed).
“Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a partner school”
Be majoring in health, human services, or a related field.
“Majoring in Health or Human Services, or a related field”
Be ready to complete 800 hours annually working as a direct support professional (DSP).
“Complete 800 hours annually working as a DSP, supporting community organizations in need”
Have an interest in supporting autistic adults.
“An interest in supporting autistic adults”
Be an enrolled student (undergraduate or graduate) at a partner school
“Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a partner school”